The Stony Brook Movement Disorders Center, which is part of the Stony Brook University Neurosciences Institute, includes neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuropsychologists who work as a team to provide customized care for people with movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease and dystonia.
The Stony Brook Team

With recognized expertise in diagnosing challenging cases and treating complex movement disorders, Stony Brook Movement Disorders is the destination for those whose conditions require the full spectrum of care from physical therapy to medical treatment to neurosurgery.
Drs. Guy Schwartz, Hanna Czarkowska and Carine Maurer are neurologists with subspecialty training in movement disorders, and Dr. Chuck Mikell is a neurosurgeon with expertise in the performance of neurological surgery for the treatment of cases that cannot be managed effectively through medical treatment. The neuropsychology team, led by Dr. Thomas Preston and Dr. Brian Lebowitz, works closely with the neurologists and neurosurgeons.
Stony Brook’s center also has the only Neuro-Critical Care Unit in Suffolk County, allowing the highest level of care after neurosurgery for movement disorders. A 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a week physician extender coverage facilitates pre- and post-operative care. The skilled team’s interdisciplinary approach provides a full scope of services to patients and their families.

For neurology appointments: (631) 444-2599
For neurosurgery appointments: (631) 444-1213
For neuropsychology appointments: (631) 444-8053
Join a Support Group
Dystonia Support Group
Join a community of people living with cervical, oromandibular dystonia and blepharospasm, and share your personal experiences with others. Light refreshments will be served.
Meets: Saturday, March 30, 2019, 1 pm to 3:30 pm, Charles B. Wang Center, Room 201
Contact: Lee Stewart (631) 444-3448 or leelee.stewart@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Huntington’s Disease Caregiver Support Group
Join a community of Huntington’s disease caregivers, and share your personal experiences with others. Light refreshments will be served.
Meets: Second Monday of every month, 6 pm to 8 pm, 181 North Belle Mead Road, Suite 5, Technology Park, East Setauket
Contact: Lee Stewart (631) 444-3448 or leelee.stewart@stonybrookmedicine.edu
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Share your personal experiences with others, receive and provide support from one family to another. Light refreshments will be served.
Meets: Last Sunday of every month (First meeting is March 31, 2019), 1 pm to 3 pm, 181 North Belle Mead Road, Suite #5, Technology Park, East Setauket
Contact: Lee Stewart (631) 444-3448 or leelee.stewart@stonybrookmedicine.edu
I appreciate the team of Stony Brook that work on neurology and give better treatment his patients.